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This summer, 13 Stamps Scholars and alumni from nine institutions traveled to one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands for an extraordinary exploration of history, archaeology, culture, and community. Graciela Best (Illinois ’27), Kate Bossler (Georgia Tech...

June 2026 – The Stamps Scholars Program is proud to announce its 21st class of Stamps Scholars, welcoming 393 exceptional students from 34 partner institutions across the United States this fall. Selected from a highly competitive pool of approximately 655,000...

The 2025-2026 academic year is coming to a close, and the Stamps Scholars Program is proud to recognize the 292 Stamps Scholars graduating this spring from 36 partner institutions across the country. Selected for their leadership, academic excellence, character, and...

One of the most distinctive aspects of the Stamps Scholarship is its openness. There is no prescribed course of study, no single definition of success. Stamps Scholars are encouraged to pursue excellence in whatever field calls to them. However, across disciplines and...

This summer, nine Stamps Scholars from seven partner institutions took part in a one-of-a-kind leadership expedition through the breathtaking landscapes of Norway. On June 30, Graciela Best (Illinois ‘27), Cordelia Ellsworth (Arizona ‘28), Margaret Meehan (Air Force...

Atlanta, GA - June 2025 - The Stamps Scholars Program announces its 20th class of Stamps Scholars, welcoming 398 exceptional students from 34 esteemed partner institutions across the United States in 2025. This milestone class marks two decades of championing future...

While millions of people rang in the new year by watching the ball drop from the comfort of their homes, 17 Stamps Scholars from 11 institutions greeted 2025 in a quite different way—from their tents and cabins in the heart of Costa Rica’s backcountry. On December 30,...

United States Air Force Academy Stamps Scholar Layla Bohl recognizes art as a powerful force for social change. At just 23 years old, she has not only embraced a passion for the arts amidst a rigorous military and academic schedule, but has written, directed, and...

At 21 years old, fourth-year University of Notre Dame Stamps Scholar Luke Horwath still plays with LEGOs - but unlike most casual LEGO players, Luke’s custom creations win awards. “I’ve always been a creative person,” Luke says, reflecting on the roots of his interest...